30 Thanksgiving Punch Recipes Perfect For Everyone In Your Thanksgiving Crowd
Look, we're all for being your own bartender and mixing up cocktails... most of the time. If you're hosting a large group this Thanksgiving, though, you need to make a big-batch drink. They're so much easier than prepping lots of individual fall cocktails, so you can lay off being the designated bartender for the night. With celebrated fall flavors and year-round refreshing favorites, these 30 boozy, big-batch cocktails are a breeze to make and are sure keep your Thanksgiving guests happy, from the time they arrive 'til after dinner.
The best part? Many of these recipes only require three or four ingredients (meaning you don't have to buy unlimited mixers or alcohol), and are as simple as throwing them together in a large container and stirring. Looking for something refreshing and light? Try a wine cocktail, like our green apple moscato sangria, our giggle juice, our Thanksgiving jungle juice, or our apple cider spritz.
Don't forget about hot drinks too! When the weather outside is frightful, there's nothing better than ladling out something warm and cozy, like our mulled wine, our wassail, or our Crockpot red wine hot cocoa.
Booze just isn't your thing? No prob! Most of these drinks can be made non-alcoholic by simply omitting the alcohol, but we've also included our purposefully virgin cranberry basil sangria so that everybody can get into the holiday spirit.
Looking for more festive drinks? Check out our Thanksgiving cocktails and fall sangrias to keep celebrating autumn right.
Fall Harvest Punch
Cider and ginger beer might seem like a weird pairing, but with fresh fruit and cinnamon (plus bubbly!), we promise you, it works. This punch has all the cozy fall flavors we know and love, plus a boozy twist. 😎
Get the Fall Harvest Punch recipe.
Spiked Hot Chocolate
Ditch the packets of hot chocolate—it's a special holiday occasion after all! Make a batch of this hot chocolate on the stove with creamy whole milk, rich semisweet chocolate chips, and a little bit of whiskey, and everyone will be asking for a second cup.
Get the Spiked Hot Chocolate recipe.
Green Apple Moscato Sangria
Moscato sangria fans—get ready to meet your new favorite shareable cocktail. Inspired by Olive Garden's now discontinued signature sangria, this copycat green apple moscato sangria is the perfect fall twist on the classic summer cocktail.
Get the Green Apple Moscato Sangria recipe.
Mulled Wine
Making this mulled wine couldn't be easier: Combine a bottle of red wine with some orange slices, warm spices, honey, and brandy, and let it simmer for 10 minutes. THAT'S IT.
Get the Mulled Wine recipe.
Virgin Cranberry Basil Sangria
Sangria without the wine? Yes, please. The fruit is the real star in this big-batch drink—use whatever’s in season and get creative with the combination (think cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary for the holidays).
Get the Virgin Cranberry Basil Sangria recipe.
Apple Cider Spritz
Easy breezy and ready for fall, this apple cider spritz offers a twist on a recent summer classic, the Aperol spritz. To make a big batch, make a pitcher of the cider, Aperol, and pumpkin spice mix, then just add to glasses with ice, a garnish, and Prosecco!
Get the Apple Cider Spritz recipe.
Moscow Mule Punch
This punch is basically one enormous Moscow mule, which lets you off the hook for drink duty during the celebration (win, win!). Plus, it's the perfect excuse to get those festive copper mugs out. 😎
Get the Moscow Mule Punch recipe.
Red Sangria
Fruity, refreshing, and perfect for serving a crowd, sangria is one of our go-to cocktails to enjoy all year long. We love this classic combination of fruits, spices, and wine, we’ve also included all of our top tips on how to vary this wine cocktail to your specific tastes.
Get the Red Sangria recipe.
Brunch Punch
If your Thanksgiving is more of a holiday brunch instead of the classic dinner, this boozy punch is the perfect pairing to your spread. With a bottle of bubbly and fresh fruit flavors, this is just the punch to get your holiday started right.
Get the Brunch Punch recipe.
Boozy Butterbeer Punch
Whether you're a Harry Potter fanatic or have only seen a movie or two, this punch is so delicious, it'll win over fans and skeptics alike. Sweet and creamy, this is a cozy punch that's so good, it's almost a Thanksgiving dessert.
Get the Boozy Butterbeer Punch recipe.
Apple Cider Sangria
Sangria might make you think of warm summer nights and tropical fruits, but this apple-based cocktail will have you ready for fall. Here, we went for a white wine sangria, rounded out with spicy ginger beer and sweet apple cider.
Get the Apple Cider Sangria recipe.
Prosecco Punch
Bright and fruity, this prosecco punch shines during the warmer weather but is so delicious, it deserves to be celebrated all year round. This boozy bowl will be a refreshing, light contrast to your heavier Thanksgiving spread.
Get the Prosecco Punch recipe.
Fireball Sangria
Kick your red wine sangria up a notch with some Fireball; the cinnamon whiskey is the perfect transition into fall cocktails. If you can't find blood oranges, no stress! Use cara cara or more navel oranges instead.
Get the Fireball Sangria recipe.
Sparkling Pear-Prosecco Punch
This gorgeous cranberry and pear punch is not only deliciously refreshing, but super-simple to make. The three ingredients combine together in five minutes, making this easy enough to whip up last-minute, but fancy enough to look like you put in tons of effort.
Get the Sparkling Pear-Prosecco Punch recipe.
Fizzy Cranberry-Orange Punch
Is it even the holidays without a little cranberry orange action? The bold red color and even bolder flavors are impressive, but it only takes 5 minutes to throw together. 😍
Get the Fizzy Cranberry-Orange Punch recipe.
Creamsicle Punch
Orange juice and Prosecco get a level up thanks to sweet vanilla ice cream and bubbly ginger ale. We love this punch in the morning, but it's honestly delicious any time of day (or even as dessert?).
Get the Creamsicle Punch recipe.
Giggle Juice
This fruity drink is filled with wine, lemonade and vodka, which is pretty much the most delicious, irresistible drink combo. This punch makes up to 8 servings, so it's ideal to get the party started for a crowd.
Get the Giggle Juice recipe.
Holiday Punch
This holiday punch forgoes all the added sugar and instead derives its natural sweetness from apple cider. Add some spice from ginger beer and tartness from unsweetened cranberry juice, and you have a sophisticated, festive punch perfect for any party from Thanksgiving through Christmas.
Get the Holiday Punch recipe.
Wassail
Wassail is a warm, spiced punch traditionally served when celebrating the ancient English Yuletide tradition of the same name. The combination of warm spices, like cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom, into apple cider infuse a heady, autumnal essence into each steaming mug.
Get the Wassail recipe.
Glögg
Glögg, pronounced ‘glu-guh,’ is essentially Sweden's answer to mulled wine, tracing back as far as the early 1600s. Initially invented to mask the flavor of poor-tasting wine, it evolved into a traditional beverage enjoyed at social gatherings over the festive season.
Get the Glögg recipe.
Limoncello
Homemade limoncello is sweet and strong with a lasting, delightful lemon flavor. It's the basis for one of our favorite cocktails—the lemon drop martini—and is perfect for sharing and gifting during the holidays. Hot tip: Make it at least a week in advance to guarantee the best lemon flavor.
Get the Limoncello recipe.
Crockpot Red Wine Hot Cocoa
Throwing more of a chill Friendsgiving this year? Let your Crockpot prepare your party drinks! The combo of chocolate and red wine might seem a little odd but trust us, it's perfect.
Get the Crockpot Red Wine Hot Cocoa recipe.
Pumpkin Pie Sangria
We don't know exactly how pumpkin goes with so many things, but we aren't mad about it. Especially when it means we can mix up sangria made with pumpkin pie vodka.
Get the Pumpkin Pie Sangria recipe.
Pumpkin Pie Punch
If the pumpkin pie alone just isn't enough for you, whip up this pumpkin pie punch for even more of that gourd-geous flavor. Only three ingredients—cream soda, vodka, and pumpkin ice cream—create this cocktail, making it oh so easy to serve for a crowd.
Get the Pumpkin Pie Punch recipe.
Boozy Sherbet Punch
A good punch really gets the party started. This one is filled with fruit, plenty of booze, and enough sherbet to go around. We love it for its simplicity and the fun pops of color it brings.
Get the Boozy Sherbet Punch recipe.
Rosé All Day Punch
Adding your favorite seltzer to punch? Genius. This rosé punch takes things up a notch by adding fruity seltzer, honey, fresh fruit, and a bit more booze—basically, it's the perfect refreshing drink.
Get the Rosé All Day Punch recipe.
Rum Punch
With a perfectly balanced mix of light and dark rums and all our favorite juices, this punch makes every occasion extra special. If you want to make it a little less strong (that way, you can enjoy more!), just add 2 cups sparkling water.
Get the Rum Punch recipe.
Thanksgiving Jungle Juice
There's not much missing in this festive punch! We combined red wine, Fireball, cranberry juice, ginger ale, and whiskey in this super-strong punch that still tastes dangerously delicious.
Get the Thanksgiving Jungle Juice recipe.
Salted Caramel-Apple Cider Punch
It's a joyous union of two beloved fall flavors: salted caramel and apple. If you have trouble finding salted caramel-flavored vodka, you could always use regular vodka and garnish the drink with a caramel drizzle.
Get the Salted Caramel-Apple Cider Punch recipe.
Sparkle Punch
This four-ingredient punch only has 4 ingredients, but still feels extra special. For even more style points, add lemon slices to the pitcher and garnish each glass with a slice before serving.
Get the Sparkle Punch recipe.
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